With so many reality shows now sourcing and promoting new talent, is it having an effect on the music industry or conventional artists trying to climb the ladder of success? What effect does it have on the record industry and where is it all leading?

How does 'stupid' get into the arts and music? Actually, that could take several columns to look at that one. But here's a short look at 'stupid' in music, ad some other places (hopefully worth a chuckle or two).

As a producer/percussionist I have noticed specific problem areas that always seem to come up in songwriting. "If I've heard these once I've heard them a hundred times".... Take a look at some of the most common problems and their solutions in the area of rhythm.

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